Do you prefer watching movies in original language or dubbed? / Preferisce seguire i film in lingua originale o nella versione doppiata?

I use to watch movies in original language.

Sono abituata a seguire i film in versione originale.

What are the main tasks of the Cultural and Education Commission? / Quali sono le principali attività della Commissione per la Cultura e l’Istruzione?

The Cultural and Education Commission is responsible about cultural aspects into the European Union (for example the diffusion of culture, the protection and promotion of cultural and linguistics differences and conservation and safeguard of cultural legacy. The Commission debates about politics of the European Union about education (superior European education, promotion of European school system and Long Life Learning). The Commission debates also politics about audiovisual and cultural and educational aspects of the information society (internet), politics about youngsters, and development of sport politics, as long as politics of information and media. We also work about cultural and education cooperation with non-European countries and about relationships with relevant international organizations and institutions (European Council, UNESCO, etc.)

Culture has got to be something available for all persons, regardless of their social or economic background. On the other hand, rights about intellectual property have to be respected, because creators deserve the true merit for their work. So, it would be perfect to find balance between universal access to culture and respect for intellectual property. UE’s support to cultural production could help in this balance.

Especially European Commission’s MEDIA program, which cofinances initiatives for pro’s in audiovisual segment, development of production projects (feature films, serials, documentaries, animation and new media) as long as promotion of audiovisual European works.

Talking about the feature film “Torno Subito”, what do you think about this initiative? Do you believe it could be a good experiment about circulation of a work of art beyond borders of a single country, using the internet? / Entrando nel merito del film “Torno Subito”, cosa pensa di questa iniziativa? Pensa che possa essere un buon esperimento di circolazione di un’opera d’arte oltre i confini di un singolo paese, mediante lo sfruttamento di internet?

“Torno Subito” is a marvellous experiment, that perfectly represents Europe without borders, that one that European Parliament tries to develop. Your movie proves also the impact of internet and social networks into creation of transnational projects. This movie agrees with Lisbon Strategy , to make the UE a competitive society based on development of knowledge and protection of rights. This demostrates that internet is an important tool for cultural diffusion between European people.

What are the countries where internet is censored, if they exist? How European Union could solve this problem? / Quali sono i paesi del mondo dove internet subisce censure, se ce ne sono? Come l’Unione Europea si sta attivando per risolvere questi problemi?

It is particularly alarming the situation in China. Other countries where internet is censored are Belarus, Bhurma, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zimbabwe. The European Parliament has pronunced several times into Cultural and AFET commission, and in plenary session, for the freedom of speech in these countries. The Parliament can take decisions in this direction, but also the other European institutions are able to influence the relations with these countries for accomplishment of human rights and primary liberties. If any of these countries don’t respect the deals with the EU, the Minister’s Council or the Commission could apply diplomatic or commercial sanctions.